Activities

Enjoy a fun packed summer with Project_Twelve:31

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Enjoy a whole summer packed with activities to keep you occupied from Project_Twelve:31 and our partners, including Bush Craft, Climbing, Water Sports, Football, Bowling and much more.

From Monday 24 July to Saturday 2 September 2017

Activity providers include OSCA Foundation, CI Adventures, Mixenden Activity Centre, Calderdale Council Young People’s Service, St George’s Community Trust, Halifax Swimming Pool and Project_Twelve:31.

Some activities need to be pre booked so take a look through the full Summer Programme below and see what takes your fancy.

For information regarding Project_Twelve:31 call Karen Scanlon on 01422 255402, email karen@ovenden-initiative.org.uk or find Project_Twelve:31 on Facebook

Here’s what’s on in full!

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FREE Summer Holiday Activities at Orange Box

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Wednesday 26 July – Friday 1 September (weekdays, excluding 28 August)
2pm – 4pm
Upcycle furniture and clothes, sing karaoke, enjoy yoga and drama, go zorbing, climb the bouldering tunnel, play table tennis, cook healthy meals, skate in the rooftop skate park and celebrate with an end of summer party. Keep your eye on the Orangebox Website or social media for a detailed timetable coming soon.
For ages 11-19 years
FREE. No need to book, just turn up

PLUS – don’t forget the regular activities

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Fancy a stall at the Challengers Fun Day?

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The Challengers Fun Day 2017 will be held on Saturday 26 August at Natty Lane, Illingworth, 12.30 – 4.30pm.

If your group or organisation would like a stall at the event please contact Carol on 07780778257 or email carol.challengers@blueyonder.co.uk

For those of you who don’t know, Challengers is for children aged 5-11 years of age and meet every Thursday (term time only) between 6.00pm and 7.30pm.
Challengers Xtra for children aged 4 to 11 years meets on Sunday from 2 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.

There is a weekly subscription charge of 50p.

 

‘FREE’ Trampoline Sessions for Disabled Children and Young People

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Calderdale Local Offer are offering FREE trampoline sessions for disabled children & young people aged 6 – 18 years.

Thursday 22 June 3.30 – 5.30pm (half hour sessions) at North Bridge Leisure Centre, Halifax.

Trampolining provides a host of stimulating sensory experiences. Your child can enjoy the sensation that bouncing on a trampoline brings, acquiring new skills and developing a sense of achievement and self-confidence.

Please contact Debbie Greenwood to register your child on a convenient ‘time slot’.

Email: debbie.greenwood@calderdale.gov.uk Phone: 01422 341527

Upcoming Parenting Support Courses

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Being a parent is not always easy but there is support available and practical, friendly advice to help you deal with any aspect of family life.

NHP Sure Start Children’s Centres and the Family Intervention Team are running ‘Mellow Babies’, ‘Mellow Bumps’ and ‘Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities’ courses for families.

Upcoming courses available locally in Halifax, Pellon, Ovenden, Northowram, and Illingworth from July 2017 – April 2018.

Details of all upcoming courses available can be found in the Parenting Support Provision Leaflet.

 

Better Living Families Clubs

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The Better Living Service in Calderdale run Better Living Families Clubs at various locations.

Enjoy lots of fun activities and learn more about healthier lifestyles with our friendly Better Living Trainers.

FUN GUARANTEED!!!!!!

For more details and to book your place, contact blt@calderdale.gov.uk or phone 01422 230230

Better Living Families

A copy of this poster to display in your premises is available as a PDF file by clicking Families poster.

Just to update you, there are Free  family activity days at various venues during the summer school holidays as follows;

  • Mixenden Activity Centre – Wed 26 July, Wed 9 Aug, Wed 23 Aug
  • North Bridge Leisure Centre – Thurs 27 July, Thurs 31 Aug
  • Todmorden Sports Centre –  Wed 2 Aug, Wed 16 Aug

all at 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

FREE Easter activities at Mixenden Outdoor Activity Centre for ages 6 to 14

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FREE Easter holiday activities for ages 6 to 14will once again take place at Mixenden Activity Centre on the following dates:

  • Tuesday 11 April
  • Thursday 13 April
  • Tuesday 18 April
  • Thursday 20 April

Meet Heather Stout at the Activity Centre at 2pm – 3.30pm for a FREE session.

Please note places are limited and booking is essential. All young people taking part must have a consent form completed by their parent or guardian. Please telephone the Centre on 01422 245006 for details.